It is a brand spanking new year! I will undoubtedly spend the next 3 months continuing to put 13 at the end of the date. I have seen far too many "New Year, New Me" posts. Fair enough if that is what floats your boat. I have found that setting myself impossible targets every year does me more harm than good, so I am giving myself achievable goals.
- I am putting myself on a sort of spending ban. I will not buy unnecessary cosmetics! Obviously if something runs out I will replace it, but I will not buy the latest 'must have' product because I have more than enough make up.
- I will fit into my size 12 jeans in time for my birthday (May). Twice weekly Zumba, and a semi healthy diet is how I plan to do this.
- I will challenge myself more with my knitting projects. I would like to learn how to knit in the round using DPN's, so I can make socks! I would also like to learn how to crochet.
I think they are easily achievable. We will see!
Planning a new year post got me thinking about the last 12 months, and how my life has changed. I saw 2013 arrive at home with Hubbs. I was still suffering with anxiety attacks and depression. I gradually got better as the months went by, with help from my friends and family.
I lost my Grandad in March. He had been poorly for a long time, but it didn't make it any easier when he passed.
In March I went away for a weekend with my mum and the kids. I think this was a turning point. Although I was with my mum, I was responsible for the kids without Hubbs. I returned home feeling more capable than I had in a long time.
April arrived and I started to socialise again. A lady who I met briefly on a day out to a vintage fair in April has turned out to be one of the most important people in my life today!
April was also the month I found Zumba! This has been better for me than any drug. I socialise twice a week, I increase my fitness levels, and I have fun. Awesomeness!
In May I quit my job. It was a major factor in my low mood, and although we are significantly poorer now, I have never felt better.
I also turned 30 in May!!! I had a big party and an amazing night. It was so nice to celebrate my milestone birthday with friends and family.
We went on a couple of family weekends away, to Filey and to Carnforth. Lovely memories were made!
I have had some very funny days and nights out with my lovely friends. The ones that stick in my memory are a random Wed night trip to Ikea where we hid in the wardrobes and climbed in the baths. A hysterical night in Nandos.
An amusing Fri night drive to Domino's in my cow pjs. Blacklist and Churkey wrap nights. My Kermit Onesie! Christmas day fun and food. New years eve night in.
I am so happy to say last year was filled with far more tears of laughter than sadness, and that is 100% down to the amazing people I have in my life. If 2014 is half as good then bring it on!
